Under its technical cooperation activities, UNCTAD provides assistance tailored to the needs of the developing countries, with special attention being paid to the needs of the least developed countries (LDCs) and countries with the greatest needs.

UNCTAD technical cooperation activities are a significant element in achieving the objectives outlined in the Accra Accord adopted by UNCTAD XII, held in Accra (Ghana) in April 2008.

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The Secretary-General signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Administrative
Agent of the United Nations Development Group Iraq Trust Fund and joined join 21 other Participating
UN Organizations to provide support to Iraq within a common UN fra

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the City University of Hong Kong concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on capacity building in international dispute settlement on 10 March 2008.